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The Bahá'í House of Worship, set among acres of gardens and pools, is located 12 kms from Connaught Place. Completed in 1986, the temple is one of the seven famous Bahá'í temples in the world, that look after the needs of some 5 million followers. Constructed from Rajasthani Makrana marble, the central dome rises, unaided, to more than 30 metres. The main prayer hall can accommodate up to 1,300 worshippers at a time. The 45 lotus petals together form nine walls, as prescribed for all Bahá'í temples, to symbolise unity and oneness.

Like Bahá'í temples the world over, the temple is dedicated and open for worship to people of all races, faiths or castes. The Bahá'í religion was established by Bahá'u'lláh, who lived from 1817 to 1892, and believed that all divine revelations were from the same supreme creator and have been revealed in stages by various apostles (of different religions). He preached universal brotherhood. God's apostle for this age, Bahá'ís believe, was Bahá'u'lláh.

The temple is open daily, except Mondays, from 0900 hours to 1900 hours, between April 1 and September 30. And from 0930 hours to 1730, between October 1 and March 31. A film about the temple and the faith is shown at 1100 hours, 1200 hours, 1400 hours and 1530 hours daily. Shoes are not allowed. Nor is photography permitted.

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